Fava beans: #Fava beans

#Fava beans: A hidden gem in the plant-based #protein world. Explore their #benefits, culinary uses & how to cook them fresh or dried. Vicia faba, commonly known as the broad bean, fava bean, or faba bean, is a species of vetch, a flowering plant in the pea and bean family Fabaceae. It is widely cultivated as a crop for human consumption, and also as a cover crop. Learn about the health benefits of fava beans for heart health, Parkinson’s disease symptoms, weight management, and so on. Learn how to cook fava beans with this comprehensive guide, including buying and storage tips. Plus, bonus guide on cooking dried fava beans.